T1- Inf Dz of Heart Flashcards
What is a major function of the cardiovascular system?
provides tissues with oxygen and nutrients and carries away carbon dioxide and waste products
The cardiovascular system moves blood in a ____ circuit.
closed
What organ is divided into two halves, each half divided into an upper and lower chamber?
the heart
What covers the heart?
pericardium
What are the three layers to the wall of the heart (from outer to inner)?
outer - epicardium
middle - myocardium
inner - endocardium
What is a one-way passage that returns fluids from the tissues to the cardiovascular system?
the lymphatic system
The cardiovascular system is highly protected, however, if microbes do invade what do they gain access to?
every part of the body
bloodstream infections = _________.
systemic infection (often with the suffix -emia)
What systemic infection can lead to septic shock?
septicemia
What are the defenses in the bloodstream?
leukocytes
T/F: The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems both contain normal biota.
FALSE!! - Some microorganisms may be present transiently (filtering out of tissues) but they do NOT colonize the systems in the healthy state.
A patient came into the ED while Jen was the PA on call. The patient felt like they were having a heart attack. Along with this symptom, the patient presented with petechiae over the upper half of his body, fever, abnormal heartbeat, abdominal pain and was anemic. What is the first diagnosis Jen should suspect?
Endocarditis
inflammation of the endocardium = _____.
endocarditis
When a patient presents with endocarditis, where does the infection usually occur?
in the valves of the heart
What is the causative organisms of acute endocarditis?
Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, S. pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae
What is the most common mode of transmission of acute endocarditis?
parenteral
What is the virulence factor of both acute and subacute endocarditis?
attachment
What is the culture performed to confirm diagnosis of both acute and subacute endocarditis?
blood culture
What can be done to prevent acute endocarditis?
aseptic surgery or injections
What treatment is recommended for both acute & subacute endocarditis?
PCN, or vancomycin plus aminoglycoside - but surgery may be necessary
What are the distinctive features of acute endocarditis?
acute onset with high fatality rate
What is the causative organism for subacute endocarditis?
Alpha-hemolytic streptococci
What is the most common mode of transmission of subacute endocarditis?
endogenous transfer of normal biota to bloodstream
How can subacute endocarditis be prevented?
prophylactic antibiotics before invasive procedures
What is the distinctive feature of subacute endocarditis?
slower onset that acute endocarditis
35-yr old WM comes to the ED presenting with 102 degree fever, shaking chills, GI symptoms, BP of 80/60, RR of 20, respiratory alkalosis and apparent altered mental state. What is the most likely diagnosis?
septicemia
What are the causative organisms of septicemia?
bacteria or fungi
What is the most common modes of transmission of septicemia?
parenteral or endogenous transfer
What are the virulence factors of septicemia?
cell wall or membrane component
What is used to determine the diagnosis of septicemia?
blood culture
What is used to treat septicemia?
broad-spectrum antibiotic until identification and susceptibilities tested
What are the 3 possible manifestations of plague?
Pneumonic plague
Bubonic plague
Septicemic plague
What plague is respiratory disease?
pneumonic plague
What plague is has bacterium injected through a flea bite, enters the lymph and is filtered by a lymph node, infection causes inflammation and necrosis of the node?
bubonic plague
What plague results in a swollen lesion called a bubo, usually in the groin or axilla?
bubonic plague
what is the incubation period of bubonic plague? ending with the onset of fever, chills, HA, nausea, weakness, and tenderness of the bubo
2-8 days
Which plague is when the case progresses to massive bacterial growth in the blood?
septicemia plague
What is the causative organism of plague?
Yersinia pestis
What is the most common mode of transmission of plague?
vector, biological; also droplet contact and direct contain with body fluids
What is the virulence factor of plague?
capsule, yop system, plasminogen activator
What is the prevention of plague?
flea and or animal control; vaccine available for high-risk individuals
What is the treatment of plague?
streptomycin or gentamicin
What is sometimes called rabbit fever, because it has been associated with outbreaks of disease in wild rabbits?
Tularemia